Exciting Development for Canadiens Fans as Mason McTavish Interest Confirmed

We suspected it, but he has just officially confirmed that Kent Hughes is interested in this case.

In fact, there are reportedly three teams more seriously involved in this matter.

So be aware that Kent Hughes is keeping an eye on this file, which is great news and very exciting.

Things could start moving again soon.

If the Ducks do end up trading their excellent young center, it will likely come down to the Detroit Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Carolina Hurricanes.

I'm very happy to see the Montreal Canadiens' name on this list.

Mason McTavish, age 22, is a well-rounded center standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. He was the 3rd overall pick by the Anaheim Ducks in 2021 (first round).

He has recorded 140 points in 229 career NHL games, including 60 goals, and he posted 52 points in 76 games during the 2024-2025 season - playing on the third line and with little power-play time.

He would be absolutely ideal as a second-line center for the Montreal Canadiens.

That would give Michael Hage all the time he needs to develop, and could even allow Hage to start his NHL career on the wing, which could really ease his transition to the pros (as opposed to placing him directly as the second-line center).

It may seem far off, but a certain Sebastian Aho also started his NHL career as a winger.